As we celebrate Tony Bennett's centennial, we’re looking back at the moments that defined his incredible career. This week in 1994, he bridged generations with his signature style on MTV Unplugged. Here he is performing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” 🎶
While recording the emotional jazz standard "But Beautiful," the heavy lyrics brought @LadyGaga to tears. Without missing a beat, Tony stepped in to wipe her tears away and handed her a small painting he had made just to brighten her day.🎨
"The more I paint, the more I realize just how beautiful life around me is." — Tony Bennett
As we celebrate his centennial year, we remember the beautiful perspective he shared with the world through both song and canvas. #Tony100
“My mom had been my one guiding star through all my ups and downs. She’d kept me grounded and was always able to put everything in focus for me.”
— Tony Bennett
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers out there. ❤️
"I just hope that someday the people in power will realize that war is not a solution to the world’s problems. We only live to one hundred years at most; why use that time to harm others? We should just count our blessings and be happy that we’re alive." - Tony Bennett
Remembering Bing Crosby on his birthday. Listen as Tony reflects on the beautiful softness of Bing's vocal style. Today, we honor the man and his one-of-a-kind crooning magic.
Wishing Tim McGraw a happy birthday!
Continuing the Tony Bennett Centennial, we’re looking back at Duets: An American Classic. Tony loved the community these records built: "I enjoy the fact that by doing the duets, I can showcase another artist and welcome them into the club."
"Although he and I come from different places in the country, musically we are cut from the same cloth." 🎶
Happy birthday, Willie! Keeping their Duets II collaboration on repeat today as we look toward Tony's centennial. #Tony100
Celebrate 100 years of a legend! 🎤 The brand new Tony Bennett merch store is officially open. Shop the new t-shirt collection here: https://t.co/C76wLdamq6
"Life is a gift, and we should all cherish it."
Tomorrow marks 100 days until what would’ve been Tony Bennett’s 100th birthday. We're officially kicking off the Tony Bennett Centennial! Watch this space for upcoming special events & releases this year. #Tony100
"Gaga is someone who is not afraid to be different, and who has built a whole career around that. We realized we have a great affinity with each other on this front."
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Tony's beloved friend and collaborator, @ladygaga.
Welcoming the arrival of spring with these beautiful Benedetto paintings. 🌸 Tony always loved capturing the bright colors of the season. What are you looking forward to most this spring?
Wishing Josh Groban a fantastic birthday! Celebrating by spinning his unforgettable duet with Tony Bennett, “This Is All I Ask,” off the Duets II record. 🎶
"I have a simple life. I mean, you just give me a drum roll, they announce my name, and I come out and sing. In my job I have a contract that says I'm a singer. So I sing."
📸 Dezo Hoffman
Celebrating Vicente Fernández on his birthday. 🎶He joined Tony on “Return To Me (Regresa a Mi)” for Viva Duets. A classic in two languages, each artist bringing his own signature to the song.